Acorns Early Reviews 3,888

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Review summary

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Considering 527 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Many customers find the app easy to use and navigate, appreciating its simple interface and the convenience it offers for managing finances. People highlight how the platform helps children learn about money management, saving, and budgeting, often noting that it encourages responsibility and good spending habits. The auto-funding feature is frequently praised for making it simpler to manage allowances and investments, with many finding the overall system beneficial for financial literacy education. However, some reviewers expressed dissatisfaction with payment-related issues, including slow transfer times for funds and unexpected charges. There were also mentions of difficulties with the app's functionality, such as card declines despite available funds and a lack of clear processes for disputing unauthorized transactions.

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User experience

People report positive experiences with user experience, finding the app easy to use, navigate, and access... See more

Payment

Customers had ambiguous experiences with payment, with some praising features like auto-load for allowances... See more

Application

Users describe positive interactions with the app, with many expressing satisfaction and finding it easy to... See more

Product

Reviewers express satisfaction with the product, highlighting its effectiveness in teaching children about... See more

Value for money

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

This makes allowance and spending on my child so easy to manage and keep track of. It's helped both me and my child become more aware and responsible with money. I had an issue with Acorns but with Ac... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I wish I can open accounts up for younger siblings, nieces, nephews, sons, daughters. That way I can build up an account for them soon than later. Several other banks allow this type of account for I... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Everything is great! Only critique I have is being able to add funds quickly is difficult. The auto fund is great for maintenance but if I want to add funds to be available immediately it’s not a user... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I really love my experience, I just started using this about five months ago to easily transfer and allowance to my son so that he could use it whenever he wants, all of the features on the website ar... See more

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Company details

  1. Alternative Financial Services
  2. Investment Banking
  3. Savings Bank

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Acorns Early (formerly GoHenry US) is the smart debit card and learning app for kids that teaches them financial wellness and the value of money. Young people aged 6-18 can learn about earning, saving, and smart spending with features like automated allowance, task lists, and gamified educational quizzes and videos. Then they can practice their skills in the real world with their own debit card. All while parents watch and guide with flexible parental controls.


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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Reading add up and monthly fee is more…

Reading add up and monthly fee is more than allowance for tasks

5 May 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Myree! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us. I’m sorry to hear that you’re not satisfied with our subscription fees. We understand that cost is an important consideration for families. With Acorns Early, children receive more than just a card. They gain access to a platform designed to teach them valuable financial skills, including how to earn, save, spend wisely, and even start investing from a young age. Your membership helps us build and improve these educational tools and resources that aim to prepare kids for a strong financial future. If you’d like more information about what’s included in your membership and how it benefits your child, you can visit: https://bit.ly/3RX0OHq - Naomi

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything is good

5 May 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Zia! Thank you for your 5-star review. We're pleased to hear that you are enjoying Acorns Early! - Naomi 😀

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Too much in fees every month!

1 May 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Tonya, we charge a small monthly fee so we can keep building new features that give kids a financial head start in life. See what’s included: https://bit.ly/4vxyH32

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

My daughter’s card just stopped working

My daughter’s card just stopped working

4 April 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback and review. We are eager to look into why your daughter’s Acorns Early card is not working. To assist you further, please call us at (855) 739-2859 or email help@acornsearly.com. Our support hours are 9 am–8 pm EST, Monday to Friday, and 9 am–5 pm EST, Saturday and Sunday.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is a great card for my grandson it…

This is a great card for my grandson it encourages him to do chores and he’s learning how to budget money at a young age

3 May 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Ebony! Thank you so much for sharing your 5* review. We are so happy to hear you and your grandson are enjoying the service and the card teaching him how to budget money!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

hard figure out how transfer money…

hard figure out how transfer money between card and saving a on kids account

2 May 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Ericka,

Thank you for taking the time to discuss your review with me on the phone. It was a pleasure speaking with you.

I am pleased to hear you were able to resolve the issue with transferring funds from your child's card to savings. We appreciate your feedback regarding the difficulty you experienced navigating this feature, and as we discussed, I have shared your comments with our improvement team.

In the meantime, if there is anything else we can further assist you with then, please contact our team directly at help@acornsearly.com. Alternatively, you can call us at (855) 739-2859. Our team is available Monday–Friday from 9 am – 8 pm EST and weekends from 9 am – 5 pm EST.

Regards
Suvechha - Acorns Early Supervisor

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It’s very convenient

It’s very convenient

1 May 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Thank you so much for your kind words, Joenathan. We're truly grateful to hear that you're loving the Acorns Early Card!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use

Easy to use; Add chores to make money; easy to transfer money and help child to save money

1 May 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Susan, we really appreciate your positive feedback and that you are finding our service easy to use!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Wondering why the app doesn't work at…

Wondering why the app doesn't work at Wendy's or family Dollar

13 February 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Sybil! We're sorry to hear that the card isn't working as expected. This definitely doesn't sound right. So that we can look into this, please kindly call us on (855) 739 2859 or send an email to help@AcornsEarly.com We are open 9am to 5pm (EST) 7 days a week!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best child based financial app

We love the ability to introduce financial literacy and good spending habits to our child. This app and overall system is the best way to teach children overall financial success.

29 April 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi there! Thank you for your review. We're so glad to hear you're loving Acorns Early and find the features helpful for learning valuable money management skills. This has made our day!😊

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Didn't get the 20$ sign on bonus

Didn't get the 20$ sign on bonus

26 April 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi there,

Thank you for taking the time to bring this to our attention, we are keen to understand as to why your promotion may not have applied upon sign-up.

So we may advise further, please contact our team directly at help@acornsearly.com, Alternatively, you can call us at (855) 739-2859. Our team is available Monday–Friday from 9am–8pm EST and weekends from 9am–5pm EST.

Many Thanks,
Liam (Acorns Early Supervisor)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Giving Kids The Opportunity To Learn…

Giving Kids The Opportunity To Learn About Financial Independence/Opportunities.

21 April 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Thank you for taking the time to leave us with your feedback and review. We are thrilled to hear that Acorns Early is providing your kids with valuable opportunities to learn about financial independence and explore new money possibilities.

We love seeing your family use the app to grow their financial knowledge. If you ever have any questions or need assistance as your kids continue their learning journey, please feel free to reach out to us at help@acornsearly.com. We’re always here and happy to help 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My are kids learning how to handle…

My are kids learning how to handle money and it’s great because it teaches how to value money and cherished the stuff they buy with their money.

19 April 2026
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Reply from Acorns Early

Hi Joel, thank you for sharing your 5* review! It makes our day to hear you are enjoying our service.

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